Blackhall Colliery vs Durham

Property in Durham commands an average of £224,118, compared with £109,947 in Blackhall Colliery – a difference of 51%. The most affordable entry point in Blackhall Colliery is a terraced at £56,453, while in Durham it is a flat at £145,461.

Blackhall Colliery has a crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Durham at 89.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackhall Colliery is violent-crime, while in Durham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Blackhall Colliery, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Durham. There are 2 schools in Blackhall Colliery and 19 in Durham.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 347.6 Mbps in Durham and 322.4 Mbps in Blackhall Colliery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82% of premises in Blackhall Colliery and 95% in Durham. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Blackhall Colliery and 64.3% in Durham.

→Durham is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (348 vs 322 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Blackhall Colliery leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Durham averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Blackhall Colliery and £1,191 in Durham. 68.6% of homes in Blackhall Colliery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Durham.

→Blackhall Colliery has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,414 in Durham and £27,959 in Blackhall Colliery. The median age is 44.2 in Blackhall Colliery and 44.7 in Durham. Owner-occupancy is 60.4% in Blackhall Colliery versus 62.5% in Durham. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Blackhall Colliery and 51.2% in Durham.

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